Concealed carry reciprocity
Iowa CCW reciprocity map
Where a Iowa concealed carry permit is honored, plus the carry rules that matter on the road. Free, and reviewed against official sources.
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Not legal advice. Carry laws change; confirm with official state sources before you travel. Reviewed since May 2026.
Honors a Iowa permit
6 states
through reciprocity
Colorado
Michigan
Minnesota
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Constitutional carry
28 states
no permit needed
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Constitutional carry
Yes
Duty to inform
No
Magazine limit
None
Permits honored here
49 states
Notable restrictions
- Universal recognition under Iowa Code 724.11A: Iowa honors any valid out-of-state permit held by a non-resident
- Permitless carry effective July 1, 2021 for those 21+ who can lawfully possess a handgun
- Permit-to-Carry-Weapons still issued for reciprocity purposes
Source: official state reference
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